Hubble Finds Evidence of Mid-Sized Black Hole

Astronomers have identified a black hole of an elusive class known as “intermediate-mass,” which betrayed its existence by tearing apart a wayward star that passed too close.

This exciting discovery opens the door to the possibility of many more lurking undetected in the dark, waiting to be given away by a star passing too close.

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center

Producer:
Paul Morris (KBRwyle) [Lead]

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Aaron E. Lepsch (ADNET)

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